Civil Commission Meets Botha and De Wet for Truce Talks
Proposals surface for a civil commission to engage Commanders Botha and De Wet with overtures toward ceasing hostilities as Kitchener achieves a victory following Roberts.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
9
Proposals surface for a civil commission to engage Commanders Botha and De Wet with overtures toward ceasing hostilities as Kitchener achieves a victory following Roberts.
London dispatch notes a proposed shift to civil authorities in Cape Town to begin talks with Commandant General Botha and General De Wet to end the war. It cites fears Boer mistrust of military moves, the need for a civil initiator, and mentions Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener amid strategic shifts and a Morning Post remark on reinforcements.
Reports from London and Paris discuss military incompetence allegations and British strategic debates over Boer leaders Botha and Benet. Sir J B Habinson proposes reform involving De W and seats in a future council, while Lord Kitchener’s promotion and Roberts’s dispatch shape policy. France’s senate endorses Kruger tribute. Canadian troops noted at Windsor amid ongoing South Africa tension.
A garbled passage references Savarane described as the world’s largest bell and mentions French figures, an emperor, a demonstration, and warnings to police in Germany. The text is incoherent with missing names, dates, and clear events, offering only isolated phrases about unrest and political tension.
Fragmentary text notes a question and address to Canadians in London with unclear context. Reads like a political or wartime broadcast, mentioning a review and a vote duration. Names, dates, or clear actions are not readable. content is fragmented and uncertain.
Fragmentary report notes a growing loss of life amid river disaster. Names and details are unclear, with references to Francisco, Leon, and Girard among scattered bits. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as search and recovery continue.
Fragmentary report describes Canadians marching west to tie a Te Canatiesne, a photograph at the queen’s request, and a Windsor station dash that injured several persons. Mentions Col Otter and other officers at a castle dining with the royal family. References relief of a garrison at Vryborg by a troop column.
In Louisville, Dae, 80, Phi Delta Theta officers convened to discuss forthcoming events. Among the attendees were Serot, Harsh, Mistarinn, Switzer, and other named members. The meeting focused on upcoming activities and organizational plans.
A garbled OCR fragment lists several names with ages including Hector M Neill fifteen and Dante Monaco eighteen, mentions a Topeka figure and a death context. The text is incomplete with numerous garbled terms and unclear relationships or events.
Fragmentary OCR text cites business failures in New York with scattered names like Eugene and Galland amid unclear references to assets and court actions. The piece appears to mix city, court, and individual names without coherent context or dates.
Fragmentary OCR text provides unclear names and terms, no coherent event or entities to summarize into a factual newspaper card.
Harry Lyons of Chicago defeated Jack Kaus of San Francisco in seven rounds in Denver to claim the ten pound bout as blood streamed from Lyons face. In Milwaukee Benny Tanner and Tid Terrick fought six rounds with no knockdowns as Burilenily beat Neary. Paris Pons topped Johnny Piening in New York in three falls in the latest wrestling bout.
Disorderly labor dispute in Muncie features a factory denying Knights of Labor access and threatening action against 19 bor unions. Proposals to remove the ban and support striking workers are discussed by local men and central committees as tensions rise over contract work and union rights.
Fragmentary report from Nashville detailing a bookkeeping error and a meeting with unnamed officials. The text mentions the National Safety movement and a bond related to a recent appointment but remains highly garbled with missing names and dates.
A prisoner arrived and appeared before United States Commissioner Ferrell. He waived examination and posted a bond of 16 dollars for the next term of the United States circuit court.
Fragmented remarks show Senators Aigrich Neon and Platt wrestling with war powers and the canal policy. Representatives Daiseil and Prye press for timely action while committees weigh commerce and public administration steps.
The report notes possible cancellation of a US built cruiser contract after the Kentucky departs due to funding doubts. Czarist reforms are reported as promising recovery amid Chinese capital talks mediated by M. Pichon with ministers likely to agree, pending final adjustments. A Lingayen murder sentence is confirmed, to be carried out December 11. The US transport Indiana has been safely towed after going ashore near Luzon.
A large turnout at a Fort Waste meeting fee has formed the idea of organizing a local branch of the state growers association. State organizer Mr. Andrew Mears spoke on the movement and urged rapid action with a stated date for next meeting.
Dooley Dunne, a noted figure from the Dooley papers, is reported in critical condition at Br Luke's hospital after a medical incident. The newspaper mentions a van of Chicago and references for the Virginia theater, with unclear details about his appearance and the current status.
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